Bishop Moorhouse Of Melbourne And Manchester (1920)

By Edith C. Rickards

Book Overview

The book ""Bishop Moorhouse of Melbourne and Manchester"" is a historical biography written by Edith C. Rickards and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Bishop James Moorhouse, who served as the Bishop of Melbourne and later as the Bishop of Manchester during the late 19th century. The biography covers Moorhouse's early life and education, his ordination as a priest, and his rise to prominence in the Church of England. It also explores his theological views and his efforts to promote social reform and improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in both Melbourne and Manchester. The book provides a fascinating insight into the religious and social context of the late 19th century, as well as the challenges faced by the Church in responding to the changing times. It also sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the Anglican Church of the late 19th century. Overall, ""Bishop Moorhouse of Melbourne and Manchester"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the social and political context of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165273128
• ISBN13: 9781165273126
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"